# CHITOSE Group: Research, Singapore, Singapore

> CHITOSE Group: CHITOSE Group is a collective of biotechnology companies focused on advancing the bioeconomy. Based in Singapore, Singapore. Founded 2005.

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# CHITOSE Group

CHITOSE Group is a collective of biotechnology companies focused on advancing the bioeconomy.

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Funding reported Last round: Debt financing

Research Singapore, Singapore

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Company summary

- **Founded:** 2005 21 years old
- **Team:** 69 51 to 200 people
- **Funding reported:** 28.5M as listed, currency not stated
- **Last round:** Debt financing Jul 2024

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- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

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## About CHITOSE Group

CHITOSE Group is a collective of biotechnology companies focused on advancing the bioeconomy.

The group aims to shift society from fossil fuel reliance to a sustainable, biomass-based economy by utilizing microorganisms, cells, and microbiota. With 11 biotechnology startups primarily located in Japan and Southeast Asia, CHITOSE Group is dedicated to creating sustainable businesses through collaboration and innovation. The group engages in extensive research and development across various fields, including microalgae, fermentation, and agriculture. Key initiatives include sustainable microalgae fuel production, medical cell lines for pharmaceuticals, microbiome analysis for health and agriculture, and the supply of high-quality organic fertilizers. CHITOSE Group partners with major corporations in the pharmaceutical, food, chemical, agricultural, and energy sectors to drive its mission of fostering a sustainable future.

## What company datasets say CHITOSE Group raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **28.5M** in the source's currency

Rounds **2**

Last round **Debt financing**

Last round size **56.2M**

Last round date **Jul 2024**

Investors listed **5**

## Founders and team

From CHITOSE Group's own website: 5 on the team.

- **Tomohiro Fujita Ph.D.** / Chief Executive Officer
- **Masayuki Imai** / Chief Financial Officer
- **Naoko Nomoto** / Chief Administration & Accounting Officer
- **Rie Kugimiya** / Chief Operating Officer
- **Takayuki Horiuchi Ph.D.** / Chief Technology Officer

Advisers *Mitsuru Furusawa Ph.D.* *Sakayu Shimizu Ph.D.* *Yoshiaki Fujimori*

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

health care biotechnology research distribution manufacturing tropical agriculture biotech education information technology & services soil microbiota analysis financial services circular manufacturing finance microalgae-based resource circulation bioindustry food production agribusiness environmental services

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- **Sector:** Research
- **Industry code:** NAICS 541714, 541620, SIC 2834
- **Revenue:** 16.5M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/chitose-group)

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